Atty. Peter Eric Swain

Atty. Peter Eric Swain

Peter Eric Swain is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, mergers & acquisitions, business law and 1 other area of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 26 J. Erfahrung 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Eric Swain at a glance

Peter Eric Swain is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Gilchrist And Rutter Professional Corporation. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 2000) and Harvard University (A.B., 1997). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Peter Eric Swain is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, mergers & acquisitions, business law and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Peter practices at Gilchrist & Rutter Professional Corporation in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Eric Swain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Eric Swain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Eric Swain

Where is Peter Eric Swain's law office located?
Peter Eric Swain's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Gilchrist And Rutter Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Eric Swain handle?
Peter Eric Swain focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Eric Swain practiced law?
Peter Eric Swain has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Peter Eric Swain go to law school?
Peter Eric Swain earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (A.B., 1997).
How can I contact Peter Eric Swain for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 2000
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000

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